F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2004)
8. NOTE: Bolt direction is vehicle application dependent.
Remove and discard the four bolts at the transmission.
Vehicles with split pin flange
9. Disconnect the driveshaft from the rear axle pinion flange. For manual transmission, remove the driveshaft from the vehicle. For automatic
transmission, lower the driveshaft and slide it rearward off the transmission output shaft.
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Tape the bearing cups to the spider to keep them from falling off the spider.
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Plug the automatic transmission extension housing to prevent fluid loss.
Vehicles with circular flange
10. CAUTION: The driveshaft yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to
disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the yoke from the flange.
Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft yoke from the rear axle pinion flange. For manual transmission, remove the driveshaft
from the vehicle. For automatic transmission, lower the driveshaft and slide it rearward off the transmission output shaft. Plug the automatic
transmission extension housing to prevent fluid loss.
Installation
Vehicles with slip yokes
1. Lubricate the slip-yoke spline with grease.
2. Remove the plug from the extension housing.